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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the details supplied part of this Parliamentary Question relate to operational matters for the Health Service Executive (HSE), I have asked that the HSE responds to the Deputy directly regarding this part of the question. On 27th October 2021, the Minister for Health signed legislation, Statutory Instrument 557/2021, Misuse of Drugs (Prescription and Control of Supply of Cannabis for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Safety (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE is continuing to carry out Covid-19 checks, using existing resources and on a risk prioritisation basis. Responsibility for compliance with this legislation rests in the first place with the business operator who must ensure that they are aware of their legal obligations and are fulfilling them. This includes the checking of EU Digital Covid Certificates across the hospitality sector...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 533 together. The Programme for Government makes a commitment to introduce a cap on the maximum daily charge for patients and visitors at all public hospitals, where possible and to introduce flexible passes in all public hospitals for patients and their families. I am very aware of the financial burden this issue can cause some patients and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Engagement with the Broadcasting Authority; the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Health Service Executive on issues related to compliance and enforcement of section 19 took place in 2019. That engagement was suspended throughout 2020 and much of 2021 due to resources being diverted to Covid-19 related areas. Work on commencement of the provision has now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the outset of the pandemic, a multi layered approach has been adopted. We have relied on a combination of measures including physical distancing, mask wearing, hand and respiratory hygiene, robust and responsive testing, contact tracing and isolation, and vaccination. This multi-layered approach remains at the core of Government policy. As the Deputy will be aware, Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In June 2019, the Minister for Health signed legislation to underpin the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). This is a 5-year pilot programme, restricted to prescribing of cannabis-based products by medical consultants, for patients with certain medical conditions who have exhausted all other available medical treatment options. Those conditions are: - Spasticity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the evidence relating to Covid-19, and the decisions necessary to protect everybody living in Ireland from its effects is constantly evolving. The public health advice relating to Covid-19, including face masks, is kept under continuing review by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), by my department and by the Government. The measures in place and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) was established as a result of recommendations by the Health Products Regulatory Authority in their “Cannabis for Medical User – A Scientific Review”. The review stated that if the policy decision is to make cannabis available for medical purposes, the HPRA advised that it should recognise patient need, but be evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The website referred to is run by a private company, Civil Certificates Limited, with no connection to the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In June 2018, the Government agreed to the establishment of the expert group to review the management of clinical negligence claims. It was chaired by the High Court judge, Mr. Justice Charles Meenan. The expert group examined the system from the perspective of the person who has made the claim to explore if there is a better way to deal effectively, yet more sensitively, with certain cases....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 547 and 548 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practices in relation to immunisation. More than 7.6 million doses of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Work is continuing on the preparation of tender documents for this project and all statutory approvals including, Planning Permission, the Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) have been received. Tender documents are expected to issue in Q1 2022, followed by an 18-month construction programme with completion anticipated for 2023. Once it is finished the day...